Buying Services

Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one. You'll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family. When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours. Over time, your home will increase in value.

In the following reports, you'll find the information you need to make a wise buying decision. We'll take you through the planning process step-by-step , to help you determine which home is right for you. You'll find a host of informative articles on mortgages, viewing homes, the offer, closing details and moving.

Please contact me if you have any questions about buying a home in Kitchener-Waterloo or elsewhere in Ontario.

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Why is now a good time to buy?

Figures are from Kitchener-Waterloo plus the townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot sold through KWREB. The use of average price information can be useful is establishing long term trends, but does not indicate actual prices in centres comprised of widely divergent neighbourhoods or account for price differential between geographic areas. Statistical information contained in this report includes all housing types.

Source: Data from the K-W Real Estate Board

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How Much will it Really Cost?Additional expenses you will want to keep in mind when purchasing a home.

No Down Payment MortgageNot having a down payment doesn’t have to keep you from owning a home!

12 Steps to Buying Your HomeIf you're thinking of buying a home, you've come to the right place. This article can turn you into a house-hunting master.

Moving ChecklistPlan ahead and keep organized! Excel file is 1.34 MB

Buying Strategies for Today's MarketThere are several buying strategies that can help you make your dreams of home ownership a reality.

But Do You Need ItBuying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complex process. There are a few things that you can do to help make the process go as smooth as possible.

Avoid Common Buyer ErrorsSome buyers, however, caught up in the excitement of buying a new home tend to overlook some items. When you have a systematic plan before you shop, you’ll be sure to avoid these costly errors. Here are some tips on making the most of your home purchase.

The Right Home at the Right PriceThis article helps you become a savvy buyer, by pointing out some of the pitfalls inherent in the home-buying process.

Buying Your First HomeMany renters are starting to think about purchasing a home of their own. This article highlights several factors that should be considered when purchasing a home.

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